Tuesday, March 18, 2008

Nourishing Herbal Infusions (part 7)

Red Clover (Trifolium pratense)

Parts used: Flowers

Properties: Nutritive, anti-cancer, alkalinizer, expectorant, anti-spasmodic

Nutrients: Calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, zinc, vitamins B3, C, and E.

Gifts: Red clover is world renowned as an anti-cancer herb. It is used by 33 different cultures as an aid against cancer. It is one ingredient in the famed Essiac Tea, and scientific studies have found 4 anti-tumor compounds in this miraculous plant. (Edwards, pg. 157) Besides being a strong ally for those dancing with cancer, red clover is a strong alterative, making it well known as a “blood purifier.” Rich in phytosterols, red clover nourishes hormones, making it an excellent choice for women going through menopause as well as those wishing to increase their fertility. It’s been used to treat whooping cough and other dry, irritable coughs – even tuberculosis. The infusion can also be used externally (as well as internally) to nourish the skin, eliminating eczema and psoriasis.

Keep it simple: Renowned for it’s anti-cancer properties, red clover is also an incredible alterative, nourishing and building our blood.

Red clover is “God’s greatest herbal blessing to mankind.”
Old time herbal (Antol, pg. 186)

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